What is a 'Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)'? Definition & meaning

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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)